BANGKOK, Thailand – The Minister of Digital Economy and Society (DES), Chaichanok Chidchob, met with representatives from Apple Inc. to discuss recent spyware notifications sent to iPhone users across more than 150 countries, including Thailand. The warnings alerted users—including high-profile individuals such as prominent Thai politicians—to potential threats from advanced spyware such as Pegasus.
Chaichanok stated that Apple did not disclose the exact number of affected users in Thailand. He emphasized that receiving a notification does not mean a device has been successfully compromised. According to the minister, Apple issued the alerts under the Pegasus classification—a widely recognized high-severity spyware—to raise awareness and prompt users to verify their device security. The ministry advised iPhone users to enable “Lockdown Mode” in their device settings to reduce the risk of cyberattacks by restricting potential access points.
Users who received warnings were also encouraged to submit their system logs to the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) or independent verification bodies for analysis. The DES Ministry plans to request additional recommended auditing organizations from Apple to share with the public. Furthermore, the ministry is expanding its cybersecurity coordination to include Android operating systems. Chaichanok announced a meeting scheduled for Thursday with hardware and software providers, digital platforms, and telecommunications operators to discuss broader measures against cyber threats. (TNA)
